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Here is the list of historic musical instrument trade catalogs that I've been able to locate. Note citations vary in completeness. However, if anyone wishes to add information to this list, please email me.
Gabler, Ernest & Brother. Ill. catalog of Gabler pianos - models and plates - over 32,000 in use, one a relic of the Civil War, tests. with a partial list of customers. [Newark, NJ: Ernest Gabler & Brother; 1891], 4to., 32 plus 12 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Gabler, Ernest & Brothers. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1886, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Gabler, Ernest & Brother. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Gage‑Anderson Co. The Flute Improved. The Gage articulated B‑F sharp Device (attached to open or closed G Sharp Boehm Flute). Wilkes‑Barre, PA: The Gage‑Anderson Co.; [ca. 1910, 9 p.] Wind: flute. Two copies exist with annotations discussing additional changes. Library of Congress Gage file
Galenberg & Vaupel Piano Co. Ill. catalog of pianofortes, models, Bijou, Separable, Square, etc. [NY, NY: Galenberg & Vaupel; 1870], Sq. 16mo., 16 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Galizi, R. & Bro. Accordion manuf. Catalogue. NY, NY: R. Galizi & Bro.; [ca. 1921], 80 p. Library of Congress ML155.G15
Galvioli & Co. All kinds of full band organs & slot pianos: for shows, merry-go-rounds, dance halls, skating rinks, etc. NY, NY: Galvioli; [194-?], 27 p. illus. 28 cm. Private collection
Garry, Louis. [4 identical Advertisements]. Paris: Louis Garry; [ca. 1907, 4 p.] Wind, accessories: clarinet, flute, hautbois, cor anglais, bassoons, fifes. Miller dated one "April 1924." Library of Congress Garry file
Gaudet, E. Catalogue de l'ancienne maison Lafleur, fondée en 1780. E. Gaudet, Succr. Année 1912. Paris: [s.n.]; 1912, 111 p. OCLC #28594311
Gaveau. Catalogue. [Paris: Gaveau; n.d., n.p.] Text in English. Prices in Francs and dollars. Schubert Club
Gautrot Ainé et Cie. Catalogue instruments de musique. Rennes: Ainé et Cie; 1867, iii, 135 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. printed by Charles Oberthur et Fils. ML155.G3. Johns Hopkins University
Gebhardt Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1903, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Gebrüder Rieger. Orgal-Katalog. Jaegerndorf, Austria-Hungary: Gebrüder Rieger; [c1889], 184 p. Offers the company's pipe organs and harmoniums. Citation from online description
Gem Piano and Organ Co. Illustrated Catalogue. Grand, Square, and Upright Pianos. Washington, NJ: Gem Piano and Organ Co.; [c1885], 8 p. Features grand, square and upright pianos made by the company in rosewood and other varieties. Citation from online description
Gem Piano and Organ Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1890, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Gemeinhardt. [Advertisement]. Elkhart, IN: Gemeinhardt; [ca. 1970, 1 p.] Wind: flute. One color photograph of a woman playing a flute in a forest. Library of Congress Gemeinhardt file
Gemeinhardt, Arthur. Clarinets, Flutes, Piccolos, Saxophones, Mouthpieces, Reeds, etc. NY, NY: Arthur Gemeinhardt and Charles Schoell; [ca. 1934, 4 p.] Wind: woodwind instruments. Charles Schoell's name is crossed out. The address was changed from 235 East 86th St. to 206 East 85 St. Also, Miller (?) dated this item Feb 1934. Library of Congress Gemeinhardt file
Gemeinhardt, Arthur. The "Strad" of the Flutist's World. NY, NY: Carl Fischer; [ca. 1930, 2 p.] Wind: flute. Advertises the "August Caputo" model flute. Library of Congress Gemeinhardt file
Gemeinhardt Co. Inc. Suggested Prices. Elkhart, IN: Gemeinhardt Co. Inc.; Feb. 4, 1980, [9 p.] Wind: flute, accessories. Library of Congress Gemeinhardt file
Gemunder & Sons. Gemunder Art Violins. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1913, [n.p.] Smithsonian #213
Gemunder & Sons. Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of Gemunder Art Violins. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1909, [n.p.] Smithsonian #214
Gemunder & Sons. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of Violins, etc. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1892, [n.p.] Smithsonian #2
Gemunder & Sons. Rare Old Violins. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #200
Gemunder & Sons. Rare Old Violins, Violoncellos, and Bows. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #288
Gemünder & Sons. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "New York Brevities." Vol 70 #23 (May 26 1914), p. 43. Violin maker
Gemünder, August. Descriptive Catalogue. NY, NY: August Gemünder; 1889, 60 p. Strings, accessories: bowed strings, plucked strings, bows, trimmings, parts, guitars, mandolins, a harp, and zithers. Library of Congress ML155.G36 1888
Gemünder, August. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of Violins, Bows, Guitars, Mandolins, Zithers, Strings, etc. NY, NY: August Gemünder; 1890, 60 p. String instruments: bowed strings, plucked strings, bows, accessories. This catalog also includes one harp for sale (page 40) suggestive of an Erard harp. Library of Congress ML155.G
Gemünder, August & Sons. Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of High‑Grade Stringed Instruments. NY, NY: August Gemünder & Sons; 1895, 62 p. Strings: bowed strings, plucked strings. Library of Congress ML155.G36 1895
Gemünder, George Sr. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. Advertisements. "The Gemünder Art Catalogue." Vol 67 #16 (Oct 15 1913), p. 43. Violin maker
Gemünder, George Sr. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Gemünder Violin Catalogue Issued." Vol 67 #19 (Nov 5 1913), p. 49
Gemünder, George Sr. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Gemünder Issues New Catalogue." Vol 69 #10 (Sep 9 1914), p. 34
Geppert, William Inc. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1916, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Giacinto Micale e figlio. Catalogo dei generi vendibili. [Livorno: s.n.]; 1793, xli, 205 p., [1] l. Colophon: Nella stamperia di Tommaso Masi, e compagno. In three parts, continuously paged, the 2d and 3d with special title page: [2] Catalogo di musica strumentale, e vocale de' più celebri autori stampata in Londra e Vienna che trovasi vendibile in Livorno at prezzi originali da Giacinto Micali e figlio. 1793. [3] Catalogo di stampe tanto a bulino, che in maniera nera, e a colori vendibili in Livorno ai prezzi originali da Giacinto Micali e figlio. 1793. Includes a musical instrument catalog [?]. [If this is actually a trade catalog, it is the earliest dated catalog in this list.] OCLC #19713446
Gibson. [Catalog "Y". S.l.: Gibson; ca. 1937], 88 p. 7 by 9 inches. In addition to guitars it has banjos, mandolins, as well as early electrical instruments and amps. Citation generated from on-line description
Gibson. [Guitar and Mandolin Catalog "M". S.l.: Gibson; ca. 1921], 112 p. One of the largest catalogs ever produced by Gibson. Full of pictures of instruments, groups of musicians, technical information. It has mandolins, mandolas, mando-cellos, mandobasses, guitars, and harp-guitars. Citation generated from on-line description
Gibson. [Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin and Uke catalog. S.l.: Gibson]; 1933, 48 p. 4 by 9 inches. Catalog features all the fine instruments of the day with specifications and prices. Also includes a large section on parts and accessories. Citation generated from on-line description
Gibson. [Mandolin and Guitar Catalog. S.l.: Gibson; ca. 1900], 32 p. 5 by 8 inches. All the instruments of the day are here including the "paddle‑head" mandolins, early 3‑point "F" mandolins, guitars, and harp‑guitars. These are the rare instruments found today with Orville's picture on the label. Plenty of description with original prices. Citation generated from on-line description
Gibson Inc. The banjo, supreme in musical expression: [catalog]. Silver Spring, MD: Mugwumps' Instrument Herald; 1974, 22 p. Reprint of the 1927 ed. OCLC #2515405 and Smithsonian #158
Gibson Inc. Gibson Banjo Information. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #161
Gibson Inc. Gibson Catalogue of Fretted Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1930, [n.p.] Smithsonian #179
Gibson Inc. Gibson Electrical Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #188
Gibson Inc. Gibson Fretted Instruments. Kalamazoo, MI: [Gibson Inc; ca. 1925], 68 p., 8vo. Paper wrappers. All kinds of fretted instruments are described and illustrated but the greatest emphasis is on the many fine banjos made by Gibson. Of the 68 pages, over half are devoted to banjos. In addition to the banjos, guitars, mandolins and ukuleles are illustrated and priced. Citation generated from on-line description
Gibson Inc. Gibson Inc.: Why You Should Play a Gibson. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1934, [n.p.] Smithsonian #193
Gibson Inc. Gibson mandolins, guitars & ukuleles; the principle of Stradivarius arching and graduation applied to fretted instruments. [Silver Spring, Md., Mugwump’s Instrument Herald; 1973], 39 p.; illus.; 23 cm. Reprint: Kalamazoo, Mich.: Gibson Inc.; 1927. Library of Congress ML155.G529 1973 and OCLC #1287749
Gibson Inc. Gibson Mandolins, Guitars, Ukuleles. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1976, [n.p.] Smithsonian #176
Gibson Inc. Gibson Mastertone banjos. [Ceder, Knolls, N.J.: Pickin' Productions]; 1976, 19 p. Reprint of 1926 Mastertone banjo catalog OCLC #2786836 and Smithsonian #189
Gibson Inc. Gibson Mastertone Banjos. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #195
Gibson Inc. The Gibson Story. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1973, [n.p.] Smithsonian #190
Gibson Inc. New Models. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1935, [n.p.] Smithsonian #159
Gibson Mandolin‑Guitar Co. The 1921 Gibson Catalog. Edited by William Ivey. Nashville, Tenn: The Country Music Foundation Press; 1973, viii, 120 p. Strings: plucked. Reprinted as part of the Historical Instrument Series. Library of Congress ML155.G53 1973
Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Co. The Gibson Mandolin and Guitar Catalog "K". Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Co.; [ca. 1918], 112 p. This catalog includes the company's full line of archtop guitars and mandolin family instruments, circa 1918, along with articles, testimonials, quaint period photos of mandolin orchestras ("Every One A Gibson-ite!") from around the world, and several pages of 2-color illustrations of their top-of-the-line instruments. Citation generated from online description
Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Co. The Gibson mandolins and guitars: the first serious mandolins and guitars ever manufactured. Kalamazoo, Mich.: Gibson, [1902]. 32 p. OCLC #4102087
Gibson Mfg. Co. Ltd. Gibson Mandolin and Guitar Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #178
Gidney, John I. & Co. The Golden‑Tone Flute. Mattapan, MA: John I. Gidney & Co.; [ca. 1920], 6 p. Wind: flute, piccolo. Instruments made in silver, and also wood. Library of Congress Gidney file
Gidney, John I. & Co. [Letter from John I. Gidney to Ralph F. Hovey, Cleveland, OH]. Mattapan, MA: John I. Gidney & Co.; June 4, 1923, [1 p.] Wind: flute. Written on the company's letterhead, depicting a flute, this letter refers to an enclosed pamphlet, discussing the purchase of a flute. Library of Congress Gidney file
Gilbert, T. & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Gittelson and Howard. Catalog of rare old violins, January, 1923. NY, NY: Gittelson and Howard; [1923], 46 p. illus. 25 cm. Includes illustrations of the following instruments: 1680 Nicola Amati, 1780 Giuseppe Guadagnini, 1749 Januarius Gagliano, 17?? Januarius Gagliano, undated J.B. Vuillaume, and a 1771 Antonius Gragnani. Also includes 2 pages of violas, 2 pages of cellos, and 5 pages of bows with prices and descriptions. National Music Museum. ML155.G57 1923
Glier. Centennial Catalogue of Musical Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1930, [n.p.] Smithsonian #23
Goble, Robert. For Beauty of Tone & Design. [Haselmere, Surry]: Robert Goble; [ca. 1930, 3 p.] Wind, early music: recorder. Formerly associated with Arnold Dolmetsch's shop. Library of Congress Goble file
Goble, Robert. [Advertisement]. Haselmere, Surry: Robert Goble; [Feb. 1939, 1 p.] Wind, keyboard, early music: recorder, harpsichord, clavichord. Taken from The Musical Times p. 86. Miller wrote "Feb. 1939." Library of Congress Goble file
Goble, Robert. [Advertisement]. Haselmere, Surry: Robert Goble; [Feb. 1940, 1 p.] Wind, early music: recorder. Taken from The Musical Times p. 51. D.C. Miller (?) wrote "Feb. 1940." Library of Congress Goble file
Godfroy, Clair ainé. [Instrument catalog]. Paris: Clair Godfroy ainé; [1855 to ca. 1878, 2 p.] Wind: flute. Boehm-system flutes in wood and silver. D.C. Miller wrote "From William R. Gibbs Nov. 1922." Library of Congress Godfroy file
Goldsmith, J.G. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Gordon, Hamilton S. Illustrated Catalogue. NY, NY: Hamilton S. Gordon; 1897, [n.p.]. General catalog. Evidently a retail company. Citation generated from online description.
Gordon, Hamilton S. [For the Trade Only. Illustrated Catalogue - Hamilton S. Gordon Musical Instruments and Musical Merchandise, New York.] NY, NY: Hamilton S. Gordon; 1900, 288 p. 8 1/2 by 10 inches. Includes horns, band instruments, guitars, etc, and Edison Phonographs. Title on cover Hamilton Gordon 1900. Citation generated from on-line description
Gordon Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1911, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Gors & Kallman. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1910, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Gotsch Co., Walter M. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1920, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Gotz. Gotz Violins and Violas. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #258
Gram-Richtseig Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1900, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Gras, J. J. Gras, Lille, Catalogue 1910. [Lille: s.n.]; 1910, 33 p. Reproduced in Larigot, no. 12, Dec. 1992, p. 18-28; no. 13, July 1993, p. 16-28
Gras, J. [Advertisement]. Paris: J. Gras; [June 1924, 1 p.] Wind: brass valve instruments, clarinets, saxophones, flutes, and oboes. Library of Congress Gras file
Gratz, Wm. R. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "The Trade." Vol 20 #6 (Feb 5 1890), p. 118. Features the Glass & Co. piano
Great Britain. Patent Office. Patents for inventions: abridgements of specifications relating to music and musical instruments, A.D. 1694-1866. London: T. Bingham; 1984, xiv, 520 p. Facsimile of second edition: London: Eyre and Spottiswoode; 1871. Includes index. OCLC #15223056
Great Western Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1910-1918, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Gretsch, Fred Mfg. Co., Accordions Greatly Reduced! The Fred Gretsch Mfg. Co., Chicago; [n.d.], 2 p. University of Maryland, College Park
Gretsch, Fred MFG Co. Musical Merchandise. no. 33. Everything in musical merchandise. 50th anniversary edition, 1883-1933. Chicago, IL: Fred Gretsch MFG Co.; 1933, 160 p. General: percussion, brass, clarinets, saxophones, strings (bowed and plucked), accessories. Also lists names of instrument manufacturing company's represented by Gretsch. The following call number might have been changed. ML155.G83. Library of Congress
Gretsch, Fred. MFG Co. Gretsch musical merchandise catalog 36: the music merchant's buying guide. Chicago, IL: Fred. Gretsch Mfg. Co.; [ca. 1936], 198 p.: ill.; 31 cm. Library's copy lacks p. 3-6, 17-26, 43-44, 129-134, 151-158, 165-166, 171-171, 187-194. Harvard College, Baker Library Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating) Call number: STR.62 G834 1936
Gretsch, Fred MFG Co. 1914-1915 [catalog]. Brooklyn, NY: Fred Gretsch Manufacturing Co.; 1915, 210 p. General catalog of instruments. University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection Box 1
Griffith Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1930, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Grossman Music Co. Catalog 15. Cleveland, OH: Grossman Music Co.; 1935, 264 p. 9 by 12 inches. This extensive, fully illustrated retail catalog includes accessories, accordians, bassoons, oboes, batons, bugles, clarinets, drums, flutes, piccolos, guitars, harmonicas and holders, mandolins, saxophones, string steels, tenor banjos, banjo mandolins and banjo, tenor guitars, trumpets, trombones, ukuleles, violins, violas and cellos, double basses, woodwind instruments, xylophones, bells and novelty items such as needles, magaphones, Jew harps, auto harps, kazoos. Some of the brand names included are, Gibson, Kleartone, Ludwig, Cromwell, M. Hohner, Norwood, La Suprema, Regal, V. Kohlert, La Salle, Black Diamond, Grover, Buescher, Vega and more. Smithsonian #17, and on-line description
Grossman Music Corp. Counter Catalog. Musical Instruments and Publications. Cleveland, OH: Grossman Music Corp; 1967, 700 p. General: wind, strings, percussion. ML155.G859. Library of Congress
Grotian-Steinweg. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1900, 1950, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Grovensteen & Fuller. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "The Trade Lounger." Vol 13 #4 (Jul 28 1886), p. 58. Piano manufacturer
Grovensteen & Fuller. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1885, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Guerrini Co. Guerrini Company: the largest and leading accordion factory in the United States. San Francisco, CA: Stewart Banjo Manufactory; [ca. 1931], 48 p. 21 cm. English and Italian Trade Catalog ML155.G935 1931 Hagley Museum
Guest Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1907, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Guild, Church & Co. Ill. catalog of pianofortes. [Boston, MA: Guild, Church & Co.; ca. 1890, n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Guild, Church & Co. Successors to George M. Guild & Co. Ill. catalog of Grand and Square pianofortes. 6th ed. with test. letters 1865-1873. [Boston, MA: Build, Church & Co.; ca. 1874], 8vo., 40 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Guild, Church & Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Guild - English. Present Status of Affairs." Vol 13 #18 (Nov 3 1886), p. 280. Piano manufacturer
Guild, Church & Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "The Trade Lounger." Vol 12 #19 (May 12 1886), p. 308
Guild, Church & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Guitar Friends. 10 year anniversary issue. Standpoint, ID: Guitar Friends; 1983, 120 p. Strings: plucked. ML155.G93 1983. Library of Congress
Guitar Friends. The Guitar friend: mail order guide to musical instruments & supplies. Standpoint, ID: Guitar Friends; 1977, 179 p. Strings: plucked strings, accessories. ML155.G95. Library of Congress
Gulbransen Piano Co. Catalogue. [Chicago, IL: Gulbransen]; 1926, [n.p.] Includes player pianos. Schubert Club
Gulbransen-Dickinson Co./Gulbransen Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1923-1936, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive